William Henry Hunt Collection

The late W. Hunt, water-colour painter, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The late W. Hunt, water-colour painter, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins. By the death of William Henry Hunt, at the goodly age of seventy-four

"The Flyfisher", by W. Hunt, in the winter exhibition of the Water-colour Society, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"The Flyfisher", by W. Hunt, in the winter exhibition of the Water-colour Society, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Interior of Bushey Church, 1815/1820. Creator: William Henry Hunt
Interior of Bushey Church, 1815/1820

A Tree in Full-Leaf. Creator: William Henry Hunt
A Tree in Full-Leaf

A Barn Interior, 1830/35. Creator: William Henry Hunt
A Barn Interior, 1830/35

William H. Hunt, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
William H. Hunt, 1865-1880. Hunt, Hon. Ex. Secty. of Navy, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician and lawyer: Secretary of the Navy; Minister to the Russian Empire; Judge of the Court of Claims]

Sunday Morning, 1831 (watercolour)
651971 Sunday Morning, 1831 (watercolour) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 21x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday Morning. William Henry Hunt (1790-1864). Watercolour

A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher, 1839 (pencil and watercolour heightened with gum
652068 A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher, 1839 (pencil and watercolour heightened with gum arabic) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 27.3x17.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Grandfathers Boots, (watercolour heightened with white)
652054 Grandfathers Boots, (watercolour heightened with white) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 33x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandfathers Boots. William Henry Hunt (1790-1864)

Still-Life with Basket, Nest, Egg, Red Currants and Ladybird
1767289 Still-Life with Basket, Nest, Egg, Red Currants and Ladybird (pencil and watercolour with gum arabic and with scratching out) by Hunt

The Young Gleaner, (pencil and watercolour)
652042 The Young Gleaner, (pencil and watercolour) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 27.6x19.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Gleaner. William Henry Hunt (1790-1864)

A Sportsman with a Boy, a Pony and a Dog, 1827 (pencil and watercolour)
651897 A Sportsman with a Boy, a Pony and a Dog, 1827 (pencil and watercolour) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 45x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sportsman with a Boy)

The Young Angler, (pencil and watercolour)
824101 The Young Angler, (pencil and watercolour) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 35.6x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Angler. William Henry Hunt (1790-1864)

Bust of the Late William Hunt, Esquire, in the Gallery of the Water-Colour Society (engraving)
1103319 Bust of the Late William Hunt, Esquire, in the Gallery of the Water-Colour Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Late W Hunt, Water-Colour Painter (engraving)
1103111 The Late W Hunt, Water-Colour Painter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late W Hunt, Water-Colour Painter)

Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Creator: William Henry Hunt
Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Detail from Primroses and Birds Nest, painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Village Homes, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Village Homes, (c1900). Rural scene with a cart outside a clapboard house. Print after a painting made early-mid 19th century by William Henry Hunt

William Henry Hunt, W. S. (1790-1864). Creator: Unknown
William Henry Hunt, W.S. (1790-1864). Print of British artist Hunt, after a watercolour self portrait made c1825, in the National Portrait Gallery in London

Loves Missive, c1840, (c1915). Artist: William Henry Hunt
Loves Missive, c1840, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The Defeat, 1834, (1935). Artist: William Henry Hunt
The Defeat, 1834, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

The Attack, 1834, (1935). Artist: William Henry Hunt
The Attack, 1834, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Portrait of the Artist, 19th century. Artist: William Henry Hunt
Portrait of the Artist, 19th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

William Henry Hunt, British (1790-1864), Interior of Bushey Church, 1815-1820, pen and brown ink and watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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William Henry Hunt, born in 1790 and active as an artist from 1814 until his death in 1864, was a renowned watercolor painter. His works spanned various subjects and genres, showcasing his exceptional talent and attention to detail. One of his notable pieces is "Sunday Morning, " created in 1831. This captivating watercolor painting captures the tranquility of a peaceful morning, with soft hues blending seamlessly to depict a serene landscape. In "A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher" from 1839, Hunt showcases his mastery of pencil and watercolor techniques. The artwork portrays a young boy engrossed in thought while holding onto a pitcher—a poignant depiction of innocence frozen in time. Hunt's ability to bring life-like qualities to everyday objects shines through in "Grandfather's Boots. " Executed using watercolors heightened with white highlights, this piece beautifully renders worn-out boots resting against each other—an intimate glimpse into the artist's personal history. Another still-life masterpiece by Hunt is "Still-Life with Basket, Nest, Egg, Red Currants and Ladybird. " Through meticulous brushstrokes and vibrant colors, he creates an enchanting composition that celebrates nature's delicate beauty. "The Young Gleaner" depicts another facet of Hunt's artistic range. Using pencil and watercolor techniques, he portrays a young girl collecting grains after harvest—a testament to both her resilience and the timeless theme of rural life captured by the artist. Hunt also showcased his skill at capturing human interactions within natural settings. In "A Sportsman with a Boy, Pony and Dog" from 1827, he presents an idyllic scene where companionship between man and animal takes center stage—an ode to harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. "The Young Angler, " executed using pencil and watercolor mediums once again demonstrates Hunt's ability to capture fleeting moments.